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Connecting Our Community with Christ
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For 40 years we have stood
as a mighty tree in our community:
Strong and rooted,
Soaring and reaching,
Vibrant and fruitful,
Sheltering and comforting.
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In worship this Sunday,
January 22, 2023
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day
Liturgist: Barb Pfeifer
Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
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Flowers this Sunday are dedicated
to the Glory of God by Anne McKnight.
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If you would like to participate with Highland Presbyterian Church remotely, we will stream this Sunday's service (9:30 a.m.) on our facebook page,
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Immediate Church Family*:
Jim Harris; Bill and Billy Lewis; Dudley Payton; Skippy Thompson.
Extended Church Family*:
Shelli Carpenter (friend of the Leonards);
Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Ellie and Gigi Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughters); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Patty Farlow (friend of the Dyes); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's grand-daughter); Tim Hampton; the family of Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Rene Johnson (friend of Jeff Day); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Donna Lowry (Robert Lowry's wife); Dee Merchant; Don Morgan (friend of the Bagents); Aleta Pickholtz; Malcolm and Donna Richard (friends of the Leonards) Ted and Judy Roeling; Jack Stokeld (former Principal of Lee High School); Richard Waldrop (friend of Jay Nesom); and Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).
*New names added to the prayer list this week are in italics.
Birthdays:
January 22 - 28: Barb Pfeifer (27), Kate Stewart (27)
Anniversaries:
January - none
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Congregational Meeting,
Report to the Congregation,
Soup Lunch
Sunday, February 19, 2023
The By-laws of Highland Presbyterian Church call for us to schedule a Congregational Meeting in February of each year to give any and all members an opportunity to address the Congregation. We have not done this in a while, but will correct that on February 19 of this year. We will also have an annual report to the Congregation along with a soup lunch. If you have any business you would like brought before the Congregation, please notify Clerk of Session Louise Dye no later than February 12.
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In the Pulpit this Sunday
Rev. Jeff Day is in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "Heart Freedom," and is based on Mark 7:1-23 and Isaiah 6:1-13.
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Monday, January 23:
12:00 p.m. AA
Tuesday, January 24:
12:00 p.m. AA
Wednesday, January 25:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA
Thursday, January 26:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA
Friday, January 27:
12:00 p.m. AA
Saturday, January 28:
Sunday, January 29:
9:30 a.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. AA
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Session
News
January 17, 2023
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Business:
- Dave Adams was elected Treasurer for 2023.
- Louise Dye was elected Clerk of Session for 2023.
- Carol Behrmann and Louise Dye were elected to the 2023 Nominating Committee as members from the Session.
- John Dye was elected as Elder Commissioner for the February Presbytery Meeting to be held February 14, 2023, at Jefferson Presbyterian Church in Jefferson, LA.
- Session approved the 2023 Timeline for Business of the Church including the Communion Schedule: February 5, March 5, April 2 (Palm Sunday), April 9 (Easter), May 7, May 28 (Pentecost), June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3, December 24 (Christmas Eve), and January 14, 2024.
- Session members agreed to the following committee assignments: Christian Education/Congregational Care – Louise Dye, Evangelism & Membership/Missions – Barb and Bill Pfeifer, Finance & Personnel – Jack Bagent, Property - John Dye, and Worship & Music – Carol Behrmann.
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Committee Reports:
Clerk of Session
- Membership - Updated Member Counts and Membership Rosters were distributed to the members of Session.
Christian Education & Congregational Care
- Options for a Lenten Study are being explored.
- Lagniappe Ladies continue to meet for lunch on the third Wednesday of each month.
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Plans for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Highland Presbyterian Church will be developed and implemented by the Congregational Care Committee. The celebration will be held on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023. Ways to best communicate the upcoming event will be explored.
- Opportunities to host Cynthia Rigby from Austin Seminary as a speaker event in the fall of 2023 will be explored.
Evangelism/Membership
- The average attendance for December was 17. We welcomed 3 guests in December.
Finance
- For the month of November, income of $18,492.15 exceeded expenses of $3,309.05 by $15,183.10.
- For the month of December, expenses of $14,124.91 exceeded income of $4,242.80 by ($9,882.11). For the year of 2022, income of $93,299.54 exceeded expenses of $79,693.74 by $13,605.80.
Missions
- Bread deliveries were resumed on Monday, January 9, following the Christmas and New Year holidays.
- The Christmas Joy Offering was received on December 18, 2022.
- The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received at Easter, April 9, 2023.
Property
- Fruit from the orchard was picked and distributed to AA, Magnolia Brook Assisted Living, and St. John’s UMC Shepherd’s Pantry.
Worship
- Appreciation goes to Carol Behrmann and Connie Buck for developing and implementing the Worship Service on January 1, 2023.
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Highland Presbyterian Church is a vibrant tree in God's grace-filled orchard. Deeply rooted in God's life-giving presence here on earth, this tree extends its branches to support one another in faith and reach into the world around it to produce fruit. Whether you are seeking God's presence through questions or service, discussion or fellowship, there is a home for you at Highland.
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Connecting with Highland Presbyterian Church |
office: 766-5775 (please leave a message)
emergency: Elder Louise Dye (H) 767-3091, (C) 337-6390
Elder Connie Buck (H) 769-2756, (C) 975-2862
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